What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tour Guide position at Palmetto Carriage Works?
If you are looking for a job that offers independence, creativity, a supportive community, the highest pay in the industry; Palmetto Carriage Works is hiring new carriage tour guides! As the oldest carriage company in Charleston and the only family-owned and operated carriage company we invite you to join us in our 52 year of operation. Tour guides work outside in an independent environment showcasing the most beautiful and charming portions of Charleston's historic district while narrating sections of Charleston's history that is both relevant and of interest to you and our guests. No experience required, we offer paid training for both history as well as the safe handling of horses and mules. Our company strives everyday to create a perfect working environment that benefits both our two-legged and four-legged employees.
From the Big Red Barn, located downtown off the Market, guides will take our guests on one-hour long historic tours through the residential areas of Charleston. Employees can clock-in thirty minutes before their shift begins and our barn crew will have your assigned animal for the day dressed and already attached to your vehicle when your shift begins. After completing a safety check-off sheet you are ready to tour! A typical workday lasts ten to twelve hours and averages five to six tours a day making a full-time schedule only a four day work week! Full and part time positions available.
Candidates must be able to work outside, on your feet, and have a valid driver's license. Candidates must be able to devote a full-time schedule for the training process and pass a history test within six months of giving your first tour. Once you are trained and tested you can write your own ticket!
Paid training starts at $15 an hour and once you are giving tours you can make $15-$30 an hour plus tips. We pay by the hour, not by the tour, so you are paid for every minute you give. We offer paid time off, over-time pay, bonus pay per tour during peak season, free parking, matching 401K, an affordable health plan, and a flexible schedule.
If you love people, love animals, and love Charleston this could be a great job for you! We are taking applications for both full and part time positions.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $15.00 - $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus opportunities
- Tips
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
- Night Shift (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15 - $30